1995 Isuzu Rodeo ? review from North America
"Okay"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission fluid needed replacing @ 129,878 miles.
Rattling sound from something or other when the engine is @ 3,500 rpm's. Used to do that @ 3,000 rpm's, but regular oil changes have helped bring that up to a higher rpm, and will hopefully eventually eliminate this small problem.
Driver's seat is worn.
Spare tire cover was only worn out a little... got vandalized in June of this year. I can see why they eventually did away with having a spare tire in the back of the car like that...it's too easy to have it get vandalized and have to spend $70 for a new spare tire cover (by the way, the dealer told me they don't even carrry them anymore for this car).
General comments?
Overall, I can't complain about this car. What I have had go wrong has been due to poor maintenance, or lack of maintenance, despite the slightly high mileage.
Steering seems to have too much free play, even after we adjusted that!
And suspension seems a little too wobbly for my tastes, though putting KYB shocks on in place of the Gabriel shocks seems to be a BIG improvement!
I do like the extra room in the center console, though I don't care for how my center console seems to be very worn out for a 10 year-old car.
Recommended reviews
| Well suited family SUV that adapts easily to moderate off-roading |
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| This vehicle is nimble and handles very well on and off-road |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2L, V6 Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 124000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130349 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Cressida |
| Date of Entry | 14th October, 2006 |